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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.88 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 18.86 PLN (5.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Japan.

26.88 PLN
18.86 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 8.99 PLN (2.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Japan.

9.14 PLN
8.99 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.35 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 77.61 PLN (21.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United States.

72.35 PLN
77.61 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.31 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 28.67 PLN (7.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Japan.

65.31 PLN
28.67 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.34 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 27.93 PLN (7.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Japan.

58.34 PLN
27.93 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.94 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 14.33 PLN (3.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Japan.

68.94 PLN
14.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.12 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 7.27 PLN (2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40% lower in Japan.

12.12 PLN
7.27 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.09 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.33 PLN (2.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Japan.

26.09 PLN
8.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 9.83 PLN (2.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Japan.

13.82 PLN
9.83 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.67 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 41.98 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

90.67 PLN
41.98 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.67 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.03 PLN (1.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Japan.

10.67 PLN
5.03 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.18 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 5.46 PLN (1.5 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70% lower in Japan.

18.18 PLN
5.46 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.26 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 59.39 PLN (16.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Japan.

62.26 PLN
59.39 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.49 PLN (1.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Japan.

5.77 PLN
5.49 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.55 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 11.74 PLN (3.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Japan.

14.55 PLN
11.74 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.75 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 20.88 PLN (5.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United States.

20.75 PLN
20.88 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.57 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 11.47 PLN (3.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Japan.

13.57 PLN
11.47 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 18.78 PLN (5.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Japan.

30.00 PLN
18.78 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.58 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 46.37 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

32.58 PLN
46.37 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.11 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 20.85 PLN (5.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Japan.

23.11 PLN
20.85 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.14 PLN (0.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Japan.

9.03 PLN
3.14 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.84 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.26 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 12.51 PLN (3.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Japan.

21.26 PLN
12.51 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.35 PLN (1.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Japan.

11.97 PLN
4.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.03 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 14.33 PLN (3.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Japan.

29.03 PLN
14.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 19.11 PLN (5.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Japan.

43.54 PLN
19.11 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 19.11 PLN (5.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Japan.

43.54 PLN
19.11 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.94 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 167.22 PLN (46.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Japan.

507.94 PLN
167.22 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.33 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 28.67 PLN (7.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Japan.

94.33 PLN
28.67 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.08 PLN (0.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Japan.

9.25 PLN
3.08 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.87 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
3.87 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.37 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in the United States.

3.37 PLN
4.37 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.75 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 478.92 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 262.78 PLN (72.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Japan.

478.92 PLN
262.78 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 5.26 PLN (1.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50% lower in Japan.

10.52 PLN
5.26 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.38 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 90.53 PLN (24.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Japan.

152.38 PLN
90.53 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 11.94 PLN (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in the United States.

7.87 PLN
11.94 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 11.94 PLN (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34% lower in Japan.

18.10 PLN
11.94 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.56 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 46.58 PLN (12.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Japan.

72.56 PLN
46.58 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.42 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 238.99 PLN (65.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Japan.

572.42 PLN
238.99 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.83 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 73.29 PLN (20.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Japan.

235.83 PLN
73.29 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.84 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14722 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3847 PLN (1060.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Japan.

14 722 PLN
3 847 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 9227 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2079 PLN (572.98 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Japan.

9 227 PLN
2 079 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 29829 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8468 PLN (2333.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Japan.

29 829 PLN
8 468 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 18963 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4572 PLN (1260.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Japan.

18 963 PLN
4 572 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.9 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62968 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 37802 PLN (10419.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40% lower in Japan.

62 968 PLN
37 802 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44177 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 18658 PLN (5142.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Japan.

44 177 PLN
18 658 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.08 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18668 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 8975 PLN (2473.62 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 51.9% lower in Japan.

18 668 PLN
8 975 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

376 PLN
382 PLN

Two stars

531 PLN
558 PLN

Three stars

708 PLN
794 PLN

Four stars

916 PLN
1 270 PLN

Five stars

2 181 PLN
3 176 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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